| Message from the CEO |  The scent of freshly-baked cookies, the feel of a handmade quilt and the whirring sound of a sewing machine are tell-tale signs that Hope Volunteers are nearby. Each day, our volunteers share their talents to provide joy to others.
In this month's Messenger, Hope encourages volunteers to celebrate their talents. Share a beautiful singing voice in a choir, play an instrument for a sing-along or introduce an affectionate pet to someone in need of comfort. Even a talent for translation is vital to a family struggling to communicate.
Whether singing, strumming or speaking, no talent is too great or too small. The simple kindness of offering a hand to hold or a warm smile is a talent certainly needed.
Thank you for all that you do - every day.
Warm Regards,
Samira K. Beckwith
Hope President and CEO
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| Ways to Volunteer |
Spanish Interpreters Needed for PIC Program
Hope Partners in Care, which provides supportive counseling and comfort care for seriously ill children, needs volunteers in all areas of Lee, Glades and Hendry counties to accompany the PiC staff to visits with Spanish-speaking families. Volunteers will serve as Spanish interpreters and need to be fully conversant in Spanish and English. Knowledge of Spanish medical terms is not necessary.
Locations include patient homes and medical offices by appointment between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on week days. These are one-time volunteer assignments - as needed. Learn how you can help. Call Lynnan Grissinger.
 Audition for Volunteer Choir
Do you have a singing voice? Consider joining Hope's volunteer choir! For nine years, Music Therapist, Ariel, has led a singing group at Hospice House in Cape Coral. If you would like to join the group, contact Nina Tomasello. Two spaces are available. Auditions are required.
Hope PACEŽ Needs Entertainers
The newly opened PACE Care Center at the Lehigh Hospice House is looking for volunteers who can perform musical programs or visit with a pet to entertain participants. Weekly visits are welcome between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on the day of your choice. Join us in bringing smiles to the faces of our PACE clients with your music or your favorite pet! Call Lynnan Grissinger for more information.
Administrative Support for Occupational Nurse
Volunteers are needed to assist our Occupational Nurse with phone calls, e-mails and data entry at our Fort Myers, Bonita, Cape, Lehigh and Community Center locations. There is no patient interface. Computer skills are required. All data entry, scheduling and computer work are easy to learn but you must be comfortable working with a lap top. To help, call Barbara Tvedt.
 WANTED/NEEDED
Do you have yarn or material around the house that you'll never use? Our sewers need these supplies and would appreciate your donation to Hope. Your yarn will become lap covers and afghans for our patients and the material will be used to make bears, pillows, aprons and more. Check in your closets and call Barbara Tvedt to donate.
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Special Events
|  The Art of TeaPresented by Lady Katherine Nov. 4, 2 - 3:30 p.m., Joanne's House Tea - a simple, healthful beverage - will never taste the same to those who take this class. Designed for a novice or connoisseur, participants learn about the tea plant, how to prepare a perfect cup of tea, health benefits associated with tea and more. A variety of premium, whole-leaf black, green and oolong teas imported from India, Japan, Taiwan and other tea plantations will be served. The Art of Tea is as divine as a wine tasting - without the added calories. Class is open to Volunteers and their guests. $5 to attend. Limited seating. RSVP to your volunteer specialist. Broadway Palm Dinner TheatreMarch 29, 5:30 p.m. Lee County volunteers, join us for "A Second Helping" the continuing story of the Church Basement Ladies. $43 pp includes dinner, show, tax and gratuity. Limited seats. Call Joe Pardi. Tickets are going fast!
Ride for HopeSunday, October 17, 2010 Longtime Hope volunteer Bill Curtis rides his age in miles around his birthday in July. That is just way too hot, so us wimps are riding in October. Hope you can join us! Can you keep up with a 74 year old man? For event details, please visit hopehcs.org/Ride |
Continuing Education Classes
| Please RSVP to your volunteer specialist. Memorial Support Oct. 13, 2 - 4 p.m., Cape Coral This will orient volunteers on how to assist Hope and families at memorial services. Party & Shop Hope ChestNov. 7, 1 - 3 p.m. (must arrive by 1) Join
us for a special volunteers-only Sunday opening at Hope Chest. Jane
Davis will take you behind the scenes of this enormous shop and tell you
all about the store. Bring your favorite appetizer to share, enjoy
special sales and door prizes. RSVP to Joe Pardi.
 11th Hour ClassNov. 10, 2010 2 - 4 p.m., North Fort Myers Community Center Learn
how to offer support and comfort at a patient's end of life by praying,
singing, reading verses, or simply being present. Volunteers may
comfort loved ones, answer phones or doors, make coffee, food or drinks.
AARP Safety Driving Program This program will provide you with updated safety skills. After taking this class most insurance companies will offer a discount. The course is presented by AARP and the cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non members. This is a 2 session class, you must attend both sessions. Lehigh Acres Office October 21, 2010 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. October 22, 2010 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m Fort Myers Office November 15, 2010 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. November 17, 2010 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mealtime Assistance ClassNov. 10, 10 -11:30 a.m., Cape Coral Instructions will be given on how to help hospice patients eat. NEW VOLUNTEER ORIENTATIONOctober 7, Hope Chest, 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. October 16, Fort Myers (Sat Class), 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. October 20, Lehigh Acres, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. October 26, Student Orientation Fort Myers, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. November 3, Bonita Springs, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
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Contact Us
Volunteer Manager
Bob Sheehan9470 Healthpark Circle Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 489-9188 Direct (239) 482-3380 Fax
Volunteer EducatorJoe Pardi9470 Healthpark Circle Fort Myers, FL 33908 (239) 489-9180 Direct (239) 482-3380 Fax Hope ChestJane Davis13821 N Cleveland Ave N Fort Myers, FL 33903 (239) 652-1114 Phone (239) 985-7715 Fax Nursing Homes &
Assisted Living
David Kowalski 13821 N Cleveland Ave N Fort Myers, FL 33903 (239) 985-7701 Direct (239) 652-9211 Fax Ft Myers, Beaches Home Teams, Shell PointBarbara Tvedt 9470 Healthpark Circle Fort Myers, FL 33908 (239) 985-7722 Direct (239) 482-3380 Fax North Cape, Downtown FM, NFM Home Team
Colette Johns13821 N Cleveland Ave N Fort Myers, FL 33903 (239) 985-7728 Direct
(239) 652-9211 Fax Students, Community Service Programs and Hospice House HealthParkLynnan Grissinger9470 Healthpark Circle Fort Myers, FL 33908 (239) 489-9181 Direct (239) 482-3380 Fax Cape Coral AreaNina Tomasello2430 Diplomat Pkwy E Cape Coral, FL 33909 (239) 656-3240 Direct (239) 574-6417 Fax Bonita Springs AreaBarbara Nielsen27200 Imperial Pkwy Bonita, FL 34135 (239) 444-4140 Direct (239) 444-1111 Fax Lehigh Area, Hendry & GladesJean Best1201 Wings Way Lehigh Acres, FL 33936 (239) 415-7217 Direct (863) 382-0312 Other (239) 368-2141 Fax Polk CountyAmy Souza1525 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL 33805 (863) 370-7017 Direct (863) 688-4717 Fax Highlands and Hardee CountiesAllison Lao4840 Sun N Lake Blvd. Sebring, FL 33872 (863) 382-7004 Direct (863) 382- 0359 Fax |
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